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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.23, 15,169.33 and 5,956.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.23, 15,169.33 and 5,956.46 is: 8,219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.23 : 15,169.33 = 5,956.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.23/15,169.33 = 5,956.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.23x = 15,169.33 × 5,956.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.23x = 90,355,416.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,355,416.63/10,992.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.94

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